Cliffhangers and Cocktails
Fantasy book discussions, author interviews, cocktail recipes (and drinking!), and witchy content. Hosted by Shéa MacCleod and Amy Cissell, USA Today Bestselling Authors of urban fantasy, cozy mysteries, paranormal women's fiction, and all things magical and wonderful.
Episodes
47 episodes
Episode 28: Part Time Lovers, Sacred Shadow Work, and an interview with IRIS BEAGLEHOLE!
In today's episode, Shéa and Amy talk crystals that amplify self-love and healing, the best tangy, floral cocktails, and interview IRIS BEAGLEHOLE about magic, both real and fictional.Find Iris
Witch's Liquor Cabinet: Elixirs of Enchantment -The Magic of Liqueurs (Minisode 18)
In today's episode, Shéa and Amy talk about how to make liqueurs, the secret weapon of magical potions...um...cocktails.Remember to craft your liqueurs with intent, because you’re not just mixing a drink.You’re mixing magic....
Episode 27: Oddballs, Cartomancy, and an interview with DELLE B. DIVINE!
This week's episode is all about Tarot and Oracle decks. Shéa and Amy delve into the difference between the two before interviewing Cartomancer Extraordinaire Delle!So grab a cocktail (might we recommend an Empress Gin French 75 or a Ber...
Minisode 18: Once in a Blue Moon
Today's episode is about the May 31, 2026 Blue Moon. We're talking astrology, fun facts & superstitions, ways to celebrate this every 2.5 year event, and sharing moon words and moon joy.Make yourself a Blue Moon Margarita and join us...
Episode 26: Candle magic limericks, Guyanese folklore, and an interview with JASMAINE PAYNE!
This week's episode features protective amulets and spells - mostly to keep our minds safe from Jasmaine Payne's LEECH! Blend up a piña colada and settle in for a great interview that covers topics such as Guyanese folklore, writing and mentori...
The Witch's Liquor Cabinet: Bitters and Balance (minisode 17)
In today's episode, Shéa and Amy talk about how to balance your beverages with bitters - as well as how to make your own!Mix yourself a cocktail (originally defined as spirits, water, sugar, and bitters) and learn about the energy you ca...
Episode 25: Historical nonsense, inane wittering, and whiskey drink(s) with C.N. ROWAN!
This week's episode features an interview with urban fantasy author C.N. Rowan, the magic of whiskey, and a journey with our ancestors. So find yourself a glass of single malt Scotch and come along for the ride!Affirmation: "I car...
Minisode 16: Blessed Beltane!
In today's minisode, you can learn all about the ancient Celtic trampolines, as well as the history of, superstitions around, and modern practices to celebrate Beltane.Make yourself a strawberry honey mojito, get your thorn bush decorate...
Episode 24: Bad Ass-tronauts, Planetal [sic] Alignments, and an interview with HEATHER G. HARRIS!
Today's episode requires Moon joy and a strawberry daiquiri! Join Shéa and Amy as they talk to Heather G. Harris about her upcoming books. We'll also talk about Artemis II, planetary alignment, and the imminent rise of the matriarchy!...
Minisode 15: Writing Inspiration - TV, Movies, and eavesdropping
Pulling from the archives of unpublished awesomeness! This week's minisode covers the way TV and movies inspire our writing. (We also talk about football, fairy tales, and eavesdropping.)Join us for an overview of our favorite witchy med...
Episode 23: The search for Shéa's soul and an interview with EMMA HAMM!
Today's episode calls for an alcohol-free Aperol spritz! Join Shéa and Amy as they talk about witchcraft, Emma Hamm's latest release "The Heartless One," and general shenanigans.Affirmation:I stand in my power, honoring the...
The Witch's Liquor Cabinet: Stirring up Spells (and Syrups) (a minisode!)
In today's episode, Shéa and Amy talk about how to sweeten your spells with syrups and sauces - as well as how to make your own!Mix yourself a cocktail and learn about the energy you can find in the various fruits, herbs, or spices used ...
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Episode 22: In case of emergency, brandish fork - and enjoy an interview with JENNIFER L. HART!
Today's episode calls for an electric lemonade! Join Shéa and Amy as they talk about Aries season, Jennifer L. Hart's upcoming release "Queen of the Midlife Mystics," manifestation, cocktails, and general shenanigans.Affirmation:<...
Minisode 13: Happy Ostara!
Grab your springiest mocktail and settle in for a brief overview of Ostara, including CONTROVERY, then stay for Amy's fangirlling over medievalist Eleanor Janega, bareknuckle boxing, and a list of our favorite historians!Affirmation
Episode 21: Coming up on HGTV: Vampires - Crafting Edition! and an interview with STEFFANIE HOLMES!
Find yourself a bottle of limoncello and settle in for an interview with Steffanie Holmes!We're gonna talk Pisces season, the Nevermore Murder Club and Smutty Book Coven (best series name ever? I think so), cocktails, and general shenani...
Minisode 12: Writing Through the Shadows Part II
Today's minisode is a bit more serious than usual. Join Shéa and Amy as they talk about writing during hard times, including physical and mental health issues.But always remember - If you CAN write, write.If you can’t...
Episode 20: A trio of cougar shifters would like to say Happy 49th Birthday to AMY CISSELL
Grab some gin, cherry liqueur, and bubbles, and join us for Amy's 49th birthday episode. We're gonna talk Pisces facts, Amy's upcoming release, cocktails, and general shenanigans.Affirmation:Magic flows through me, adapting...
The Witch's Liquor Cabinet: “Mix, Muddle, Magic” (A Minisode!)
In today's episode, Shéa and Amy talk about how mixers make magic, how stirring, muddling, pouring, and balancing transform a simple cocktail into a purposeful potion.Mix yourself a cocktail and learn about the energy you can find in the...
Minisode 10: Writing Through the Shadows Part I
Today's minisode is a bit more serious than usual. Join Shéa and Amy as they talk about writing during hard times, including physical and mental health issues.But always remember - This is not the time for perfection....
Episode 19: Uranus ended our friendship! A Very Special Episode with SHEA MACLEOD!
Pull up an Aviation cocktail, don your fanciest party attire, and help us celebrate Shéa's 52nd birthday!Today, we talk about Aquariuses (Aquariusii?), cocktails, and Shéa's newest book, Night of the Conjurer!Affirmation:
Minisode 9: Blessed IMBOLC!
Pour yourself a lemon drop and join us for a brief history of Imbolc, a briefer and way less accurate account of goat-whacking, and a dive into ways to celebrate Imbolc today!Resources:Make an Imbolc Brigid corn ...
The Witch's Liquor Cabinet 1: Base Spirits (a minisode!)
In today's episode, Shéa and Amy talk about the foundation of a good, magical cocktail - the base spirit. Pour yourself a cocktail and learn about the energy you can find in the various liquors used in your mixed drinks.Remember to ch...
Episode 18: Nutcracker Care Bears and an interview with DEB CARROLL!
Deb CarrollPWF Book Club: https://pwfbookclub.com/Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/135326188810667
Episode 17: An interview with STEPHANIE BERCHIOLLY and the Neuroscience behind WOO!!
Stephanie BerchiollyHexual Healing: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FT5ZN68F/Facebook Reader Group: https://www.facebook.com/SBe...
MOONY-SODE 7: December 2025 Super Cold Moon
Hi all! It's time for another minisode - I mean MOONYSODE!. Today, we're talking about the December super moon - the Cold Moon.Jump in while we talk about the moon, rituals for this time of year, and drink a full moon martini (recipe bel...
